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Patent GB-2465316-A (GB)
Title: Optical spectroscopic device for the identification of cervical cancer
Inventor: ZULUAGA ANDRES FELIPE
IPC: A61B1/04
Filed: 2008-08-26
Abstract: A medical examination device used for the detection of pre-cancerous and cancerous tissue has an illumination source, a visualization unit, a contacting optical probe, a detector and a process unit. One embodiment of the apparatus includes both a non-contacting macroscopic viewing device (the visualization unit) for visualizing an interior surface of the cervix, as well as a fiber optic wand (contacting optical probe) for spectrally analyzing a microscopic view of the tissue.
Patent GB-2479208-A (GB)
Title: Hairdresser's masking aid
Inventor: BIRD RAYMOND
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2010-04-01
Abstract: The present invention concerns a hairdresser's masking aid for masking selected strands of hair from other strands of hair while the selected strands are treated. The masking aid comprises at least two panels (12, 30 figs 1and2) of flexible sheet material capable of being hinged apart to receive selected strands and subsequently brought together to envelope the selected strands. At least one of the panels defines a rear panel 12 having a stiffened top edge portion (24, fig.1) comprising a folded portion of the sheet material. The sheet material may be folded in such a way to provide a flap 54 on one or both sides of the top edge portion of the rear panel. The flap is preferably parallel folded, in the form of a spiral fold or a Z fold.
Patent GB-2469934-A (GB)
Title: Rotary diverter assembly and method.
Inventor: INGRAHAM DEREK
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2010-04-30
Abstract: Rotary divert assembly 108 has an outer housing 112. Mandrel 120 is slidably and rotatably disposed within the outer housing. The mandrel has a diversion housing 170 with first and second passages 174/176. Indexing mechanism (122, fig 2) between the mandrel and outer housing rotatably aligns the passages with multiple boreholes 252/254 in response to an axial movement/force. There may be locking assembly (190, fig 18) which releases the mandrel from the outer housing in response to the axial force which can be applied by a shifting tool 150. The mandrel and diversion housing can be spring biased 130 towards a lower connector 250 which can be latched to an installed downhole device. The diversion housing 170 can include a diversion member 178 which includes reduced width blades to allow flow.
Patent GB-2474534-A (GB)
Title: Latent heat storage materials
Inventor: BERRY MICHAEL TREVOR
IPC: C04B20/10
Filed: 2010-05-14
Abstract: Latent heat storage materials having enhanced fire-retardant properties comprise compositions of magnesia cement binder and a phase change material in which the magnesia cement is formed from magnesium oxide, magnesium chloride, and water. In particular, the magnesia cement binder may be formed by dissolving the magnesium chloride in the water to give a solution having a Baume value less 23° wherein a molar ratio of the magnesium chloride to the water is greater than 1:21, and the molar ratio of magnesium chloride to magnesium oxide is in the range of about 1:1 to about 1:5. The latent heat storage materials may additionally comprise fillers, and/or intumescent agents. Processes for making these compositions are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2468422-A (GB)
Title: System for distributing digital media to exhibitors
Inventor: WETMORE ROBERT EVANS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: A system for packaging digital media and distributing digital media to exhibitors is described, which system enables distribution by utilizing media content booking, media content packaging, encryption, and delivery components.
Patent GB-2468098-A (GB)
Title: Method for compensation of responses from eddy current probes
Inventor: SANGHAMITHRA KORUKONDA
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A method of inspecting a component using an eddy current array probe (ECAP) is provided. The method includes scanning a surface of the component with the ECAP, collecting, with the ECAP, a plurality of partial defect responses, transferring the plurality of partial defect responses to a processor, modeling the plurality of partial defect responses as mathematical functions based on at least one of a configuration of elements of the ECAP and a resolution of the elements, and producing a single maximum defect response from the plurality of partial defect responses.
Patent GB-2481080-A (GB)
Title: Oil recovery vessel
Inventor: BISPHAM CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B63B35/32
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an oil recovery vessel 1 comprising a floating hull structure 2 with at least one internal cavity 3, pump means 5 to pump water in and out of the cavity 3 from a point adjacent the bottom of the hull structure, to lower and raise the freeboard of the hull structure, an aperture 7 in the hull structure which can be raised and lowered above and below the ambient waterline by lowering and raising the freeboard of the hull structure, a weir 8 adjacent the aperture having height adjustment means controlled by the level of fluid in the internal cavity, the weir moving from a low position to a high position causing the aperture 7 to be sealed, and a discharge outlet 10 for removing fluid from the cavity. In use the vessel can float on water with oil on its surface. The oil is brought into the cavity through the aperture with the oil retained in the cavity being removed through the discharge outlet.
Patent GB-2484913-A (GB)
Title: Universal external mobile phone charger
Inventor: RAJ MAKBUL
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2010-10-25
Abstract: The Universal External Mobile Phone Charger includes a microprocessor based charging control unit and internal battery, a housing, a check/test button 04, LED indicators 02, and a charging port. Different charging adapters/cables 14 are provided to allow different mobile phones 12 to be connected. A default charging plug/pin 15 is exchangeable for different plugs if necessary. The Universal External Mobile Phone Charger is compact and lightweight and can charge the mobile phone 12 externally. The mobile phone 12 and Universal External Mobile Phone Charger can be charged using a travel adaptor, automobile adapter or mains charger with the charging cables/connectors.
Patent GB-2475172-A (GB)
Title: Non-intrusive load identification and monitoring using its unique power signature
Inventor: DAVIES PETER
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2010-11-05
Abstract: Identifying an electrical device from a power signature unique to that device, derived from power consumption measurements; and monitoring its power consumption. The device may be one of many electrical appliances 22-27 within the electrical system 20 of a building 2 having mains electrical supply 10 provided with a real-time energy monitoring and management system 12 (e.g. associated with a smart-meter). The power consumption may be the total consumption by all the appliances measured over varied time periods and the signature may be derived from: changes in phase angle; detected on/off transients and the frequency components thereof; detected load measurements; amps or volts RMS or frequency change; reactive and relative power; and/or pattern effects of any of these measurements over time or across three phases. The location of the individual appliance (e.g. in an electrical installation wiring layout) may further contribute to deriving the signature.
Patent GB-2486506-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen installation apparatus and method
Inventor: FINCK WILLIAM
IPC: B25B11/00
Filed: 2011-02-14
Abstract: The apparatus 1 includes a windscreen anchor assembly 2 comprising a windscreen anchor device 14 and a support arm 16 extending away from the windscreen anchor device 2. A mount assembly 3 is provided for supporting the windscreen anchor assembly 2. The mount assembly includes a mount structure 10 for engaging with the support arm such that the support arm can slide bodily in its longitudinal direction with respect to the mount structure. A method is disclosed where the support arm 16 is engaged with the support structure 10 at a point along the length of the support arm 16 spaced from opposite ends of the support arm. A mount assembly (103, Figure 9) is disclosed where an elongate arm can be mounted to the mount assembly (103) is such a manner that it can be moved between alternate configurations. Also disclosed is an apparatus (202, Figure 10) having an elongate rod arm being dismantle-able into more than one piece and the parts being attachable to each other for storage.
Patent GB-2479236-A (GB)
Title: Fast exit from self-refresh state of a memory device
Inventor: BAINS KULJIT
IPC: G11C11/406
Filed: 2011-03-14
Abstract: A self-refresh state indicator for a dynamic random access memory DRAM is checked by determining whether to access the DRAM by determining whether the self-refresh state indicator indicates the DRAM is in the self-refresh state. The indicator which may be a signal, indicates when the memory device exits from the self-refresh state to a standard refresh state. The self-refresh state disables the clock within the memory device to temporarily suspend access operations of the DRAM. If the DRAM is in self-refresh state a self-refresh wait time is selected, otherwise a guard wait time is selected. The self-refresh wait time indicates an amount of time a memory controller should wait before checking the self-refresh indicator again. The guard band wait time indicates a minimum time between commands sent to the DRAM from the memory controller. A command is sent at the end of the guard band wait time. Thus, the memory controller can more carefully manage the timing of sending a command to the memory device while reducing the delay time typically associated with detecting a self-refresh condition.
Patent GB-2489449-A (GB)
Title: Stone separator for a combine harvester
Inventor: DUQUESNE FRANK
IPC: A01D75/18
Filed: 2011-03-28
Abstract: A stone separator is described for mounting between a crop elevator 136 and the mouth of a threshing mechanism 200 disposed longitudinally in a combine harvester. The stone separator 100 comprises a rotary feed beater 110 and a sump 120 disposed beneath the feed beater. The feed beater 110 serves to advance crop raised by the elevator along a crop flow path towards the mouth of the threshing mechanism and to propel stones in the crop into the sump. A duct 162 is provided in parallel with the crop flow path for connecting a space above the rotary feed beater 110 to the mouth of the threshing mechanism 200. The front section of the stone separator may be provided with holes that register with the duct. Also disclosed is an intake feeder system for a combine harvester having a stone separator and a combine harvester having a stone separator.
Patent GB-2479517-A (GB)
Title: Offshore wind turbine
Inventor: NEDREBO YVIND
IPC: F03D11/04
Filed: 2010-02-09
Abstract: Offshore wind turbine plant (1) which comprises at least one floating body (5) supporting a wind turbine tower (10) with belonging rotor (11) and machinery house (12) containing components necessary for production of energy based on wind. The at least one floating body (5) consists of a buoyancy body (15), spacer (20) and ballast structure (25), in that the floating body (5) is connected to a steering arm (30) which is further connected to a connecting structure (35) having a turntable (36) which is connected to anchor lines (37) tied to seabed anchors.
Patent GB-2494127-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring latency in a remote access connection using a virtual channel
Inventor: PONSFORD SIMON
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2011-08-30
Abstract: A remote server desktop protocol application (103) runs on a server (101), allowing access by a remote client (105) connected via e.g. the Internet and using a remote desktop services application (107). The remote desktop protocol is used to define a virtual channel (201) along which are sent messages containing data related to the latency of the Internet connection. The server may use the data received from the client to maintain an average value of latency, compare the value to thresholds and, based on stored client profiles, determine mitigating actions to be executed at the client, such as reducing screen resolution and colour depth and adjusting audio parameters, in order to reduce latency in the connection,. Monitoring can also be done via an external monitor.
Patent GB-2498986-A (GB)
Title: Rotary valve
Inventor: PARKIN STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: B65G53/46
Filed: 2012-02-01
Abstract: A rotary valve for conveying fluids comprises a casing 120 and a drive shaft 185 supported by the casing, the drive shaft having a drive shaft engagement means e.g. splines. A rotor 130 is housed within the casing and has a rotor shaft 150 supported by the casing, the rotor shaft having a corresponding rotor shaft engagement means. The rotor shaft engagement means is engagable with the drive shaft engagement means for axial connection and disconnection of the drive shaft 185 with the rotor shaft 150. A rotor adjustment mechanism 190a, 190b is operable to urge the rotor shaft and the drive shaft together during adjustment of an axial position of the rotor within the casing. This enables the rotary valve to be easily serviced since the rotor can be disengaged from the drive shaft and removed from the casing, whilst enabling easy alignment of the rotor within the casing when assembled.
Patent GB-2499582-A (GB)
Title: Modular air movement apparatus
Inventor: GOWER DOUG
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 2012-02-17
Abstract: A modular air movement apparatus comprises a base module 1 having a centrifugal fan 7, an air inlet and a plurality of air outlets 11 each having a substantially identical peripheral profile. One or more of the outlets have a damper unit 3 connected and interposed between an inlet of an exhaust throat (duct) 2. A blanking plate 4 having a profile matching the profile of the outlets can be secured to at least one of the other outlets so as to close that air outlet(s). The base unit may be box shaped having four sides each having a rectangular outlet. A damper / butterfly valve 14 that opens and closes in response to an external signal may be located in the damper unit. The signal may be indicative of air quality such as smoke from a fire. The exhaust throat may have a reduced cross section in the form of a horizontal rectangular slit 13 to increase flow velocity. Multiple exhaust throats may be secured in-line and opposite each other (figs 3A, 3B), perpendicular to each other (Figs 4a, 4B). The apparatus may be wall or ceiling mounted and used in multi-storey car park or underground car parks.
Patent GB-2500416-A (GB)
Title: Repositioning a virtual object by gesture in an augmented reality environment
Inventor: RAGHOEBARDAYAL SHARWIN WINESH
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2012-03-21
Abstract: In an augmented reality environment, successive video images of a real surface and a pair of control objects (s10)which may be a users hands or digits, or a pair of interactive devicesare captured by a video input means. An interaction start area is defined (s20) over the surface with respect to the virtual object. The system detects the presence of the control objects in successive video images (s30), and whether the two control objects are brought together over the interaction start area (s40). If this is the case, the device adjusts the video image of the AR environment (s50) to show the virtual object being held by the control objects, illustrating the virtual object having been picked up by the control objects and allowing for its repositioning. Determining the movement of the control objects may involve optical flow analysis. The arrangement allows the system to recognize the specific gesture and provide the necessary action, particularly in circumstances where that gesture occludes or otherwise interferes with fiduciary markers used on the surface.
Patent GB-2509293-A (GB)
Title: 3D polarization filter with dummy retarder patterns and alignment method thereof
Inventor: KANG HOON
IPC: G02B30/25
Filed: 2010-12-02
Abstract: A 3D filter comprises first retarder patterns 20a corresponding to odd numbered lines of the display panel and transmitting a first polarization light; and second retarder patterns 20b corresponding to even numbered lines of the display panel and transmitting a second polarization light, and display alignment marks are formed outside an active region in the 3D filter. The filter also has a first dummy retarder pattern 20c formed on an upper end of the active region and having a width greater than the width of the first retarder pattern (not shown) and a second dummy retarder pattern 20d formed under a lower end of the active region and having a width greater than the width of the second retarder pattern (not shown). The first dummy retarder pattern has the same polarization characteristic as the second retarder pattern, and the second dummy retarder pattern has the same polarization characteristic as the first retarder pattern.
Patent GB-2491014-A (GB)
Title: Hibernating applications when switching between user profiles.
Inventor: JONES PHILIP
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of switching between user profiles. The method starts by defining a plurality of profiles, each profile comprising a list of applications, then receiving a defined user input requesting a switch from a first profile to a second profile. Hibernating the applications listed in the first profile, and recalling from hibernation the applications listed in the second profile. The method may comprises adjusting a graphical user interface to reflect the change in status of each application that has been hibernated or recalled from hibernation. The method may also monitor the use of applications by a user and add an application to the profile if the use of the application satisfies a predefined categorie.
Patent GB-2504919-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic sludge filter
Inventor: JASPER CARL
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2012-05-15
Abstract: A magnetic sludge filter 1 for a wet central heating system, the filter comprises a vessel 2 with a recess 3 extending internally within a cavity of the vessel and a magnetic element 4 located in the recess wherein it is external of the vessel. A manifold (lid / cover / top) 6 is securable to and separable from the vessel wherein upon separation of the manifold from the vessel the magnet is retained with the recess. The manifold comprises a valve arrangement 9, 10 connected to and isolates the filter from the heating system. A seal may be between the vessel and manifold. The recess may be centrally within the vessel and may be rectangular. Detents 11 may interlock the magnet in the recess. The magnet may comprise a plurality of stacked magnets. Markings (25, fig 4) inside the vessel are indicative of a dosage quantity of inhibitor that may be added to the vessel. The volume of the vessel may be varied by an insert that comprises a pocket to receive a dissolvable inhibitor. A vent valve 14 may permit air and/or fluid pressure to be removed or relieved from the vessel.
Patent GB-2503651-A (GB)
Title: Microneedle device with freestanding microneedle beads
Inventor: STUDDEN CHRISTOPHER JACK
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: A microneedle device comprising a housing and a plurality of freestanding microneedle beads, wherein the microneedle beads have an array of needles protruding from the surface of the beads. The device provides a disposable finger held micro-needling topical solution administrator device. Comprised of a hollow upright cylindrical housing unit in which has a fitted and layered central plate that can be pushed down to release a fluid and put pressure on contained micro needle beads. In order of layer placing of the central plate; layer 1 is the top and partially exposed central plate layer to which to the exposed side has attached finger holds, layer 2 is empty space containing a burstable capsule of topical active solution and layer 3 is comprised of absorbent foam. Freestanding spiked spherical objects or balls, the micro-needle beads, are contained in the space between the internally concealed layer 3 of the central plate and the bottom of the hollow cylindrical housing unit to the central plate. A nonÂ­toxic polymer mesh is present underneath the unit to prevent the micro-needle beads from falling out.
Patent GB-2489871-A (GB)
Title: Depth from defocus calibration
Inventor: RAPAPORT GUY
IPC: G03B13/36
Filed: 2010-08-18
Abstract: A device and methods are provided for calculating depth estimation for a digital imaging device are disclosed and claimed. In one embodiment, a method includes detecting a first image associated with a first focus parameter, detecting a second image associated with a second focus parameter, calculating a statistical representation of a region of interest in the first and second images, and determining a ratio for the region of interest based on the statistical representation. The method may further include determining one or more focus characteristics using a memory table based on the determined ratio for the region of interest, and calculating a focus depth for capture of image data based on the determined one or more focus characteristics associated with the memory table.
Patent GB-2497618-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle having linkage system to open a vehicle roof and sides to allow entry / exit
Inventor: FRIEDHELM ENGLER
IPC: B60J7/16
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: An opening and/or closing device 2 for a movable, flexurally rigid and at least regionally transparent wall element 4, such as a vehicle roof, in particular a dome, of a motor vehicle 6. At least one supporting arm 8 and with at least one supporting body 10, which each encompass a first end that faces the movable wall element 4 and can be or is pivoted to the wall element 4. Arm 8 and body 10 each encompass a second end that faces away from the movable wall element 4 and can be or is pivoted to a vehicle structure 12. By turning the supporting arm 8 and supporting body 10, the wall element 4 can be moved from an open functional position, in which a vehicle interior is accessible from outside for entry and/or egress and in which the wall element 4 is situated in a frontal area of the motor vehicle, into a closed functional position, in which the vehicle interior is sealed to the outside by the wall element 4.
Patent GB-2506864-A (GB)
Title: Fuel briquette
Inventor: ROGERS PAUL
IPC: C10B53/02
Filed: 2012-10-09
Abstract: A process for the production of a fuel briquette comprising the steps of: a) providing components comprising: biomass; and, coal and/or petroleum coke; b) mixing the components; c) drying the components; d) crushing the components; e) forming a feedstock by mixing the components with a binder in the following proportions: f) briquetting the feedstock and curing the binder; and g) torrefying the briquette.
Patent GB-2509062-A (GB)
Title: Roof gutter with purifying particulate and filter
Inventor: MAITLAND SAMUEL PAUL
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A roof gutter 2 comprises a collection channel 4, purification means 6, 8 and subsequent drainage means 10 to permit rainwater that has become contaminated after passing over a rooftop to be purified before entering a mains drainage system, or to be collected for re-use around a property. The purification means comprises a layer of particulate material 6 designed to slow the permeation of water through the roof gutter 2 prior to entering a suitable filter medium 8. This allows for efficient purification of the water. During heavy rainfall, excess water collecting in the collection channel is able to bypass the filter 6, 8 and pass directly into a mains drainage system to prevent flooding. Drainage apertures 20 in a barrier 18 positioned just prior to the entrance of the drainage means allow this to occur.